Charlie Bravo Aviation

Phenom 100 and 300 with Mark Rubin

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13686197/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Phenom 100 is a “6 mile per minute”, 4-passenger light jet which is ideal for the single pilot private owner. It’s easy to fly, extremely reliable and has excellent luggage capacity.  The Phenom 300, on the other hand, is a 7-9 passenger light […]

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Hawker 800 and Caravan with Parker Madill

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13703981/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Hawker 800 sets itself apart with its cabin size and overall performance. Most passengers find the wide & tall cabin very roomy and comfortable, making it an ideal choice for the charter market. It’s a powerhouse on the ground with great runway performance

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Cessna 208 Grand Caravan with David White

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13517987/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The C208 is a versatile plane with a lot a functionality and space. It’s built like a tank and meant to take the abuse of harsh conditions. The C208 can carry a lot of gas and has a long range. It’s easy to fly

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Challenger 300 with Ian Stewart

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13491122/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Challenger 300 is a clean sheet design super mid-sized aircraft with lots of leg room and range. Pilots love its simplicity and performance–and charter operators find it easy to sell. It’s comparable in direct operating costs to the Gulfstream 200, but it does

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PC-12 with Andre Bolang

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12336701/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] No single-pilot plane has more versatility than the PC-12. Loved by surfers, ranchers and executives alike, this single-engine turboprop holds its value and its owners’ loyalty like no other. Andre Bolang talks about his adventures flying one and how the PC-12’s mission stacks up

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Cirrus Vision Jet with Matt Bergwall

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12336626/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Cirrus’ sleek design and unique safety features (parachute included) have made the manufacturer a favorite with owner operators around the world. There’s no surprise that the company’s first jet-propelled aircraft is gaining a lot of attention. Learn what gives this single-engine jet unprecedented safety

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Pilatus PC-24 with Tommy Suell

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12023096/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has arguably created the best brand loyalty in the private aviation industry, and it listened when its customers demanded a faster version of the iconic PC-12. With more than 100 PC-24s now in service, we’re finding it does live up

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Gulfstream G100 with Chris Lamont

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12023162/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The smallest plane in the Gulfstream fleet, the G100 still boasts a pretty impressive mission profile and the handling and customer support for which Gulfstream is known. In this episode, Chris Lamont talks about why his company chose this model and how well it

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Podcast: Premier 1 with Lynn Martin

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11641328/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The Premier 1 offers a lot of speed for a single-pilot aircraft, and it’s fun to fly according to owner-operator Lynn Martin. Too bad the progression of development died off with Beechcraft’s sale to Textron. [ulp id=’BE6pmlq8yQI913DS’]  

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Podcast: Gulfstream 650 with Jessie Doros

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11641160/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1234196/custom-color/e16a2d” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Gulfstream set the standard for ultra-long range private air travel when it delivered the first G650 in 2012. Corporate pilot Jessie Doros talks on this episode about the aircraft’s performance and reliability flying around the world. Literally.  

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